Affordable rental properties, or those with rents of below $350 a week, are dwindling as landlords continue to chase wealthier tenants. This is according to the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI). While residential lessors have increased …
ReadThe recovery in the property market is underway, creating opportunities for investors. Over the last two years, negative headlines about the state of the property market have bombarded investors and home owners. Armed with data from the CoreLogic …
ReadThe Australian (newspaper) on the weekend predicted a 10% growth in the property market in 2020. Whether that will happen or not is yet to be seen. But what is true is that there is not just one …
ReadChanges to land tax rate in South Australia will now go forward on July 1, 2020, says Treasurer Rob Lucas. The overhaul aims to change aggregation rules and bring SA’s land tax much consistent with other states‘. The …
ReadHobart rentals are still some of the most expensive in Australia, research by the SGS Economics & Planning shows. Since 2017, Hobart has replaced Sydney as the least affordable city for renters. The rent has become so high …
ReadSydney and Melbourne house prices are expected to go up over the next 12 months. Across all capital cities, prices might surge up to 11 per cent even without further interest rate cuts. These are what the Christopher’s …
ReadAustralia is unlikely to see “negative” or “below-zero” interest rates. At the same time, with wage growth at record lows, interest rates are likely to be at moderate levels for some considerable time. That is the conclusion of …
ReadWhat is loyalty tax? There’s a new thing on the block and it’s called “loyalty tax.” So called ‘loyalty tax’ because it’s the tax you pay for your loyalty to your banks. It happens when new customers are offered discounts while long-term clients pay a much higher …
ReadCapital gains tax exemptions for Australian expats who want to sell their homes may no longer be available after June 30, 2020. The government is pushing ahead with the changes to capital gains tax (CGT) on main residences, …
ReadThe land tax assessment is on 31 December 2019. The introduction of land tax and land tax surcharges for foreign persons acquiring or holding a residential land in NSW, Victoria, and Tasmania means Discretionary and Hybrid trusts with …
ReadLand held in trust is generally liable for a surcharge and surcharge land tax applies to residential land owned by a foreign person. Discretionary trusts are considered to include foreign persons. If you have received a communication from …
Read‘Tis the season to be jolly! But ho-ho-hold up before you start making spirits bright and rewarding your employees or team members with gifts or parties this Christmas, as fringe benefits tax may apply when providing all the …
ReadA record level of infrastructure spending indicates that now is the time to identify long term property investment opportunities. Research from the OECD and the ABS highlights Australia’s rapid population growth, which is among the highest of all …
ReadI love paying taxes. Said no one ever. Indeed, we all welcome tax deductions and always look for ways to reduce our taxes whether as in individual or as an operator of a small business. Fortunately, you can …
ReadThe ATO wants to ensure that, when an SMSF has a significant majority of its investments in a single asset class, the Trustees have considered, as part of the Investment Strategy, the risks which could arise from that …
ReadIt’s time to prepare your land tax return or if you haven’t yet, get a property tax accountant to do it for you. Whilst it’s not due to be lodged until the new year it’s time to start …
ReadSMSF tax returns are due on February 28 if you are lodging your SMSF annual return yourself. Your SMSF return is due on October 31 for your first SMSF year and if you missed to lodge your return for the previous …
ReadMaximise your returns with these 10 steps on how to reduce tax on your investment property. 1. Know what you can claim Many of the expenses involved in owning an investment property are tax-deductible. Property investors can typically …
ReadWhile the First Home Buyer Deposit Scheme is without a doubt a big help for first home buyers struggling to rack up enough deposit for their dream homes, a hard look at it presents problems the core of …
ReadWellness in residential property might be the next evolution in real estate. It appears that Australians are becoming increasingly aware of the environment’s effects on health, thus making wellness property very appealing. As campaigns against environmental risks factors such as …
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